A veteran tech leader argues that “disagree & commit” is often a sign of decline
cnakazawa · x · 2026-07-25
A long post argues against the corporate mantra of “disagree & commit.”
- The author says the practice often appears when an organization has grown too large to maintain earlier levels of alignment.
- In their view, it hides unresolved disagreement instead of fixing it, which can create indifference and long-term rifts.
- They prefer people with strong convictions, clear first-principles reasoning, and a willingness to change their mind through hard debate.
- The conclusion: great teams should work to reach agreement early, then operate as one unit.
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